Assistant Manager, Electrified Vehicles (Auto Sales)

Assistant Manager, Electrified Vehicles (Auto Sales)

Location: Torrance, CA

Workstyle: Hybrid

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company which serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

The primary goal of the Assistant Manager, Electrified Vehicles is to free up management for big picture, develop and manage the launch strategy and then to support the CR-V Fuel Cell. The Assistant Manger's portfolio responsibilities will include managing an AHM owned fleet of Clarity BEV units, Clarity FCEV units plus units for CR-V FCEV. These "portfolio" management responsibilities include: the production ordering, execution of dealer agreements, distribution to dealers and leasing through AHFC.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute launch strategy for CR-V FCEV and achieve sales plan. One component is to maintain a position of excess demand with customers identified for all production orders at N-4. These vehicles are currently scheduled to be distributed through appointed dealers in CA. Dealers in other markets will be considered.
• Manage the big picture processes for engagement of municipalities and other government agencies for electrified fleet. Coordinate and provide support for Fleet Management Group with non-government & municipal electrified fleet opportunities.
• Direct and oversee Analyst for lease end dismantling with a new focus on resource recirculation.
• Coordinate and support electrified launch activities across the organization (AHM, AHFC, etc.).
• Manage Fuel Cell Budget. Includes the management of the H2 fuel cards, rental program and other activities.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 7-10 years of automotive experience, preferably with field experience and excellent understanding of both the retail dealer network and OEM responsibilities in product development and marketing

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• MBA a plus

Desired skills:

• Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Strong presentation skills

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle: Hybrid
• Travel: 10%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary: $89,100 - $133,600
  
  
  
  • Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.
  
  
  
  
• Annual Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.